The New American Dictionary. Interactive Security/Fear Edition. “Defining 67 fear and security terms that are either new – i.e. preparedness – or recently redefined – i.e. torture. Terms in the dictionary include: Islamofascist, Freedom Fries, Friendly Fire, Regime Change, Smart Bomb, Surge, and more.” (via)  ¶

Are Belong to U.S.. A good collection of links to maps, essays, and statistics on the number, scope, and significance of U.S. military bases around the world.

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Where your income tax money really goes. In fiscal 2008.
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Homelessness has nothing to do with a lack of shelter. Graphic desgn student Mark Daye posted official looking signs in downtown Toronto noting the homelessness nearby. More in the Toronto Star and its reaction, captured on Torontoist.  ¶

Blog to Broadside. Inspired by a post she read on Yolanda Carrington’s blog The Primary Contradiction rebutting frequently asserted assumptions about gender, race, and power, ravenmn put together a flyer based on Yolanda’s post and using artwork inspired by her blog design. Now that’s a nice trackback.  ¶